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Festival & event paella in West End, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in West End and the surrounding area.
- School and charity events
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Village fêtes
Festival paella catering near West End
Paella compared with other options
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Festival paella catering in West End, made fresh on the day
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, churros and giant-pan paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater seasonal markets and school fairs and fundraisers.
Rural events near West End can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch, following your trader pack.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Towns and villages near West End
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About the dishes
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Perfect for your event in West End
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Country shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Open days
- VIP and hospitality areas
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Thornden Wood Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and parking costs
- What the price includes, item by item
- How bad weather is handled
- When final numbers are due
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening events in West End have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in West End
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
West End: your questions answered
Can you cook near the sea around West End?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Which station should guests use for West End?
Chestfield & Swalecliffe station, about 1.3 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will check availability.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground
- Trader information and site rules
- Clear information on power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
West End events: pitches and permissions
West End is about 2 miles south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in West End, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Chestfield & Swalecliffe station, about 1.3 miles north-west. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Peter, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We cover events in every part of CT6 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater events in Radfall (1 mile south-west), Chestfield (1 mile west), Swalecliffe (1 mile north-west), Hampton (2 miles north) and Tankerton (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Ramsgate (14 miles east), Broadstairs (15 miles east) and Faversham (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Tankerton Castle (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near West End include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near West End include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Share And Coulter Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff